too sacred for words
Example Sentences
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It was too sacred for words, too miraculous for aught but the beating of their living hearts, the pulse of singing blood, the secret in their brains.
From The Nine-Tenths by Oppenheim, James
A deep silence fell over the room; then after a few moments of thought too sacred for words, the invalid asked faintly, "Have you told Thomas and Tabitha?"
From Tabitha at Ivy Hall by Russell, Alfred
A glad cry escaped her, and then— But such a moment is too sacred for words; only it must be said it was fortunate for both that Aunt Lissy was in the kitchen.
From Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast by Munn, Charles Clark
He took her in his arms and kissed her, not as he would have kissed her an hour before, with passion, but in reverence and humility, in love too sacred for words.
From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.
Now that they were at last alone, thoughts too deep, joys too sacred for words, trembled about them; and silence seemed to express more than speech.
From The Rosary by Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa)
